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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances.   Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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Timely updates on emerging risks, safety incidents, and critical information to help you take quick, informed action in your workplace.

A recent $783,000 fine against Interior Health highlights the serious risks of failing to manage asbestos during contracted work in a long-term care home. In this case, contractors drilled into asbestos-containing drywall to install tele-communications lines. This work was done without a risk assessment, exposure control plan, or adequate measures to ensure staff safety. Both […]
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BC has declared the 2024-2025 respiratory illness season officially over.
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On February 3, amendments to WorkSafeBC’s chemical and biological agents emergency planning regulations will come into effect. Here’s what it means for you.  As an employer, you must: The revised regulation document is available on WorkSafeBC's website. If you have any questions about the requirements, or if you would like help refining your emergency plan, contact us […]
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WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
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WorkSafeBC is requesting feedback for two recommended amendments to the compensation policy for mental disorders in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. These recommendations include revising the definition of “significant stressors” and adding clarifying language to better define the “labour relations exclusion”. These recommendations do not include changes to the Workers Compensation Act, Part 4, Div. […]
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